Expression of Interest – Education Officers

• Casual contracting options available
• Richmond location – close to public transport!
• Multiple career development opportunities within Education and Counselling

Turning Point & Eastern Health

Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria and beyond. Combining innovative research in the clinical, population health and policy fields, with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government to respond to current and emerging alcohol and drug and gambling issues.

Turning Point is part of Eastern Health, the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services.

About the opportunities

We are seeking interest from qualified professionals to support Turning Point in:

• Delivering, assessing and evaluating our education and training programs
• Assisting the workforce development team to continuously improve the training provided
• Complying with all regulatory requirements for delivering VET units of competency

We are also strongly affiliated with Monash University and deliver a number of higher education qualifications in partnership with them.

About you

To be successful in these roles, you will possess:

• A relevant, content related degree
• Experience in a relevant field as a teacher/ trainer
• Experience in the alcohol and drug / mental health field or sound understanding of current alcohol and drug / mental health issues
• Experience in delivering and assessing online through a video conferencing platform and Learning Management System
• Knowledge of the ethical standards required when working with marginalized groups
• Well-developed oral presentation skills
• Strong work ethic

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the opportunties.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All EOI’s must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**